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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.84, 163.80 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.84, 163.80 and 91.24 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.84 : 163.80 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.84/163.80 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.84x = 163.80 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.84x = 14,945.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,945.11/118.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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